ISHINCA & TOCLLARAJU 6030M
The Valley of the Giants
The Ishinca valley allows for an ideal progressive ascent. Urus and Ishinca serve as perfect acclimatization before the technical challenge of Tocllaraju (6030m).
Expedition
HUARAZ (3100M) – ISHINCA BASE CAMP (4350M)
Transfer to Collon. Approach hike through the Ishinca valley among queñuales to the base camp.
BASE CAMP (4350M) – URUS SUMMIT (5424M)
Technical acclimatization ascent to the summit of Urus. Views of Ranrapalca and Tocllaraju. Return to base camp.
BASE CAMP (4350M) – ISHINCA SUMMIT (5350M)
Summit attack on Nevado Ishinca. Excellent technical preparation peak for Tocllaraju.
STRATEGIC REST DAY
Day to recover energy and review technical gear at base camp.
BASE CAMP – TOCLLARAJU HIGH CAMP (4950M)
Ascent carrying high mountain gear to the Tocllaraju moraine camp.
HIGH CAMP – TOCLLARAJU SUMMIT (6030M) – BASE
Midnight summit attack. Technical climbing to reach 6030m. Descent to base camp.
BASE CAMP – COLLON – HUARAZ (3100M)
Final return through the valley to Collon and private transport back to Huaraz.
EXPEDITION GALLERY
ISHINCA & TOCLLARAJU 6030M
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